Fumigation treats the whole structure at once. Tarps go over the house and a gas penetrates walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the most thorough bed bug method, and we keep it for cases that have spread through an entire home.
When Tenting Is Worth It
- Bugs or signs turn up in nearly every room.
- A previous heat or chemical plan did not hold.
- There are too many belongings to treat one by one.
- The house is detached and the owner wants every room handled in one event.
How Tenting Works in California
- MeasureWe size up the house and give you a written list of what to bag or remove.
- CoverTarps go over the structure and warning signs are posted.
- FumigateA fumigator with a Branch 1 license releases the gas and holds it for the time state rules require.
- ClearAfter the tarps come down and the house vents, a fumigator meters the air, and only a clean reading lets you back inside.
Fumigation in Northridge
Tents for drywood termites are a common sight on Valley streets, and bed bug fumigation follows the same process. In Northridge it fits detached single-family houses best, such as the postwar homes north of Nordhoff Street or the larger lots of Sherwood Forest. Apartment buildings and student houses are seldom tented for bed bugs, so heat or a chemical plan is more usual there.
Preparing to Leave for Tenting
- Seal food, medicine and pet food in the fumigation bags we provide, or take them with you.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Give the planting beds next to the house a deep watering and cut back shrubs that touch the walls.
- Clear a path around the house for the tarps.
Questions About Fumigation
Who decides when we can move back in after tenting?
The licensed fumigator does, after the house has vented and a gas meter shows the air is clear in each room. Until then the doors stay locked and posted.
Will fumigation keep bed bugs away for good?
No. The gas leaves no lasting residue, so bugs carried in later on a bag or a used chair can start over. Some plans add a residual treatment afterward.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets up your Northridge inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.